NEW ISSUE OF THE GAZETTE
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Daily Quote
"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." - Lao Tzu
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Employees’ Opioid Use Taking Financial Toll on Companies
October 14th, 2014/
Employers in areas with high rates of opioid abuse say employees’ use of prescription painkillers and heroin is taking a financial toll on their companies. Problems range from lower productivity to higher turnover, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Some employers in Allen County, Ohio say up to 70 percent of job applicants are failing drug tests, according to Jed Metzger, President of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce. Employees in the greater Cincinnati area, which includes parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, have tested positive for opioids after being involved in accidents, ranging from damaging property with heavy equipment to crashing company vehicles.
In addition to higher accident rates, employee opioid use can contribute to increased theft and absenteeism, says Trey Grayson, President of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Job performance can also suffer for employees who do not use opioids themselves, but have a family member who does, he notes. “All of these things bring real cost to employers,” Grayson said.
Between 2003 and 2013, overall drug use among U.S. workers declined 18 percent, but rose for certain opioids, including Dilaudid and Vicodin, according to Quest Diagnostics.
Companies are responding to employee opioid use by expanding drug testing, introducing zero-tolerance policies and adding employee-assistance programs for workers who need addiction treatment.
One company, ChemDesign of Marinette, Wisconsin, is bringing in law enforcement to train supervisors in how to spot signs of drug use. The company has joined with two other local businesses to start a program to teach workers about the dangers of opioids, and how to deal with a child who shows signs of addiction. The companies hope the program will discourage employees from thinking they can simply switch companies if they test positive for drug use at their current job.
Medical Groups: Pregnant Women Should Be Asked About Drug Use
October 14th, 2014/
Several medical groups are calling for verbal drug screening for pregnant women, followed by a urine test if necessary, USA Today reports. The recommendation is meant to reduce the growing number of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
A number of states, including Kentucky, have reported an increase in babies born with NAS, caused by exposure to narcotics during pregnancy. Symptoms include constant high-pitched crying, vomiting, diarrhea, low-grade fever, seizures and tremors. Premature babies with the syndrome may experience respiratory distress and are put on ventilators.
“When a child’s first days in this world are in agony, that certainly should be a concern to all of us,” Van Ingram, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, told the newspaper. “We need to do all we can to prevent this.”
A study published in 2012 in the Journal of the American Medical Association found every hour, a baby is born in the United States with symptoms of opioid withdrawal. The study found the number of pregnant women who are addicted to opioids, and the number of infants born with opioid withdrawal symptoms, has jumped in the past decade.
Other states reporting a jump in babies born with NAS include Tennessee, Vermont and Florida. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists supports the idea of a “screening dialogue” with pregnant women. The group says urine drug tests should only be used with the patient’s consent and to confirm suspected or reported drug use, including for women who come to the hospital for labor and delivery. Doctors would have to tell women about any legal consequences of a positive drug test, such as the need to alert child services.
The American Medical Association and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials are also calling for universal screening of pregnant women, the article notes.
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COA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY!!
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Don't miss this super fun annual event!
Get up, dress up and show up at the Dwier Center in your spookiest outfit...as always, there will be refreshments,
dancing and prizes for the best costumes.
Feel free to bring a dish or a treat to share with everyone!
Music provided by Ghypsee_Freegan, who has also battled and fought to be clean and
sober since 2011.
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Merchandise Donations Wanted! | |
Would you like to donate to a worthy cause but not able to give cash? City of Angels NJ, Inc. now accepts donations of merchandise!
We are looking for high-value items we can re-sell to fund our operations and provide treatment scholarships to individuals without other resources.
So far, we've successfully sold exercise and sporting equipment, electronics, watches and more.....
If you have an item you would like to donate, please contactCityofAngelsNJ@hotmail.com.
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Let's Talk About Recovery!
With 10 original shows, COARR plays Recovery Talk 24/7/365....past shows are available online atwww.coaradio.com/pastshows.
Tune in thru the smartphone app (free in the iphone/droid stores) or on www.coaradio.com to hear what's playing now.....
NEW SHOW: "Solutions" with Michael DeLeon!
Mike is the producer of "Kids Are Dying", a powerful documentary about the drug epidemic in America; he is also the founder of Steered Straight, a non-profit organization that works to prevent drug abuse; and a tireless advocate for legislative reform. "Solutions" will focus on concrete actions that can be taken now to address this problem and feature key leaders & decision makers from across New Jersey and the Tri-State area.
Don't miss the debut show tomorrow night at 7:00 pm EST.
Listen to past COARR shows any time:
For "Women & Addiction" with Terri Thomas, click here.
For "Wellness in Recovery" with life coach Nancy Tilelli, click here.
For "Journey Thru the 12 Steps with the Life Recovery Bible," click here.
For "Share Your Scars" with Vicki, click here.
For "Wings Over Water: Creativity in Recovery" with recovery musician Kathy Moser, click here.
For "Laughter & Recovery" with stand up comic Wil B. Kleen, click here.
For "Relationships in Recovery" with Alexa, click here.
For "Saving Lives" with COA Director of Interventions Tom Redneck Clark, click here.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
October 14 Chp 107 v 2 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS
Has the Lord redeemed you ? Then speak out !Tell others He has redeemed you from your enemies (addictions) . (Gods Big Book NLT)
redeemed - to free from what distresses or harms: as
Step 12 - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
We need you ! God has not delivered you from the depths of Hell to celebrate on your own.God has delivered you for a specific purpose.All that pain and suffering you have experienced was your training and strengthening exercises .Remember when you were Trying to get clean and you fought like hell , so expect helping others is going to be no different .That suffering has created in me a compassion and a love for life that some will never understand or get the chance to experience. Humility and Love are two of the biggest attributes in my life and I owe it all to my training through addiction and recovery. As a Recoveree it is your duty and responsibility to share your freedom with others still struggling . Let not your suffering be in vain !
Ephesians 4 :29 NLT Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Gods Big Book NLT)
By Joseph Dickerson
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